New in the Sound Forge 2.5 update

Disc-at-once CD burning

Create tracks and burn a disc from a single file, or burn all open files to disc. Burn gapless live sets and Red Book compliant master discs.

Wave Hammer Compressor/Limiter

A Sound Forge original plug-in, now available on the Mac. Sophisticated compression and volume maximization deliver master recordings with classic Sound Forge clarity and punch.

Focused editing

Sound Forge Pro Mac is the second-generation audio editing application designed exclusively for OS X, with expanded editing features incorporated by popular demand. Configurable viewing panels allow you to toggle to any project view you need in seconds—see everything at once or toggle your view to see only the features you want, when you want. Easily navigate the entire interface and work quickly, even on laptops.

User interface

Editor panels

Maintaining concentration on editing tasks while managing many files at once is a demanding task. Sound Forge Pro Mac features two discrete audio editor panels, each with their own overview bar, file tabs, and transport controls. View the panels stacked or side by side, and drag tabbed files between them for editing.

Media browser

Locating files is easy in Sound Forge Pro Mac. Navigate in OS X style directly from the Media Browser tool. Find compatible audio files anywhere in your system and audition them by clicking dedicated buttons next to each one. Navigate your entire system without leaving the application.

Meters

Place meters in the location and orientation that suits your style. Sound Forge Pro Mac features new options including CALM (Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act) compliant metering that helps you follow the new rules while maximizing the dynamic range potential of your audio.

Plug-in chooser

Fast access to available plug-ins, easy previewing and processing, and logical preset management are hallmarks of a quality audio-editing platform. Sound Forge Pro Mac features a dedicated panel for offline plug-in processing. Bring it into view with a single click to access plug-ins, plug-in presets, and search functionality.